Does the stock Y pipe contain mini cats

[coolhand]

I have a 95 Max SE 5 spd and my y pipe is bad. This would be a good time to upgrade to performance replacement. Does anybody know if the stock y pipe contain mini cats? I ask this because of emissions laws and the stock looks like they have mini cats on them. If they are resinators, the upgrade is cool. If not I will have to replace the the pipe with an oem part. Also I will be replacing the main cat( if there are mini cats) and later the b-pipe and muffler with performance parts.

PS Some recommondations on manufactures would be helpful

Thanks

Coolhand

[maxhopper]

Yes, your precats are part of the y-pipe. The only replacement y-pipe (that I know of) that still has the pre-cats will be an OEM replacement.

[coolhand]

That sucks. well the other mods are a go then. Thanks

[maxhopper]

You should still be able to get some additional HP from a high flow cat and a good 2 1/2" cat back and muffler.

Props to you for keeping things within your local laws.

[GriffinW]

this is kind of an old thread but just to let you know, here in georgia if you replace the y-pipe with an aftermarket one (brand of choice) with no precats, it will still pass emissons as long as you have the main cat.

hope this is helpful because the y-pipe is one of the best "bang for the buck" upgrades on your maxiam.

Manufacturers: Stillen, Custom Enterprise, Budget(LSS), Warpspeed, and Cattman are good brands

[coolhand]

Thanks for the info. Yours is a 97 and in Chicago 96 and up cars are tested via the obd II dianostic port. My 95 will have to go on the rollers for testing. The aftermarket y pipe is cheaper that oem and I need it soon. Keep you posted.
Modified by coolhand at 2:19 PM 9/22/2006

[Beancooker]

The ypipe and hi flo cat I bought from warpspeed is 49 state legal. Won't pass in Ca. but is okay everywhere else!